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  • Research Data @ UM community continues knowledge exchange on Research Data Management

    We are excited to announce the relaunch of our community meetings to discuss Research Data Management (RDM) topics.

  • National Open Science Festival @ Maastricht University

    National Open Science Festival 2024 at Maastricht University

    The registration module for the National Open Science Festival is live! Reserve your spot and join us on Tuesday 22 October 2024, at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University.

  • whitelists better than blacklists avoiding predatory journals

    Why whitelists are better than blacklists for avoiding predatory journals

    Blacklists aimed at identifying predatory journals have major pitfalls – they’re reactive, subjective, and quickly outdated. A better approach starts with respected whitelists and a rigorous screening process to ensure you publish your research in a high-quality publication venue.

  • Randwyck Library reopened

    We are pleased to announce that Randwyck Library successfully reopened its doors on Monday, 10 June. You are now welcome to visit the newly renovated library and explore its new features.

  • Exhibition: From House of Worship to Academic Hospital

    The exhibition’s narrative begins with the opening of the Academic Hospital in Maastricht in 1986, a significant milestone in the city’s medical history. However, this event is but a chapter in a much longer story, spanning over ten centuries of intramural healthcare. This rich history is meticulously documented in the book “From House of Worship to Academic Hospital,” which serves as the foundation for the exhibition.

  • Upcoming research support workshops

    The Univeristy Library offers a range of workshops specifically tailored for researchers. Check out the upcoming workshops here.

  • Your researcher identity in UM’s research information system

    When logged in to UM’s research information system Pure, you will find several IDs linked to your profile. Two IDs in your Pure profile that serve an important goal are ORCID and Scopus ID

  • Session proposals for the National Open Science Festival are now open!

    This year, the Festival will take place at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University on Tuesday 22 October 2024. It will be a gathering for and by the Open Science community, with most sessions led by community members.

  • Data story: qualitative FAIR data management

    FAIR is a set of principles for data management which promote transparency and accessibility in science. Qualitative research can benefit from it.

  • Discover the new Randwyck Library

    In less than a week’s time, Randwyck Library will move back to its original location, after being temporarily situated at Endepolsdomein for the renovation. Time has not stood still at Randwyck Library; it has undergone significant transformations. Many, including ourselves, have eagerly awaited its reopening. Over the past couple of months, we have dedicated ourselves to renovating Randwyck, and we are thrilled to finally reveal the results to you.